Artificial Intelligence

PhocusWire’s in-depth coverage of generative AI including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity and other solutions and how they are being used across the travel industry.

Gen AI is transforming the travel industry by enabling new levels of automation, personalization and decision-making. From AI-powered chat interfaces to dynamic content creation and predictive analytics, PhocusWire explores the growing influence of generative and agentic AI in travel—and what it means for suppliers, intermediaries, and travelers alike.

How AI tools are reshaping travel and tourism operations

Our coverage tracks how travel companies are implementing AI across customer service, marketing, product development, and internal workflows. Whether it's conversational commerce, itinerary generation, or fraud detection, generative AI is unlocking new operational efficiencies and guest experiences throughout the industry.

 

Agoda’s Tim Hughes on online travel’s broken promise and AI’s 'Reddit' dilemma
News / Online
Agoda’s Tim Hughes on online travel’s broken promise and AI’s 'Reddit' dilemma
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 14, 2026
Agoda’s Timothy Hughes sat down at WiT Queenstown to discuss why online travel hasn't delivered on its oldest promise and why the fix for AI’s travel-advice problem might be in New Zealand.   Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Mews, Agoda, Spotnana and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Mews, Agoda, Spotnana and more...
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Case studies on AI in travel highlight data, trust and bottleneck challenges
News / Technology
Case studies on AI in travel highlight data, trust and bottleneck challenges
By Linda Fox | August 14, 2026
Phocuswright Europe 2026 provided a platform for three companies—TravlrID, TrustYou and The Hotels Network—to share examples of AI in action and debate challenges. Read More
The challenge of keeping AI-generated travel review summaries accurate, objective and useful
News / Technology
The challenge of keeping AI-generated travel review summaries accurate, objective and useful
By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2026
AI-generated review summaries promise simplicity in travel, but can they capture the full picture? Read More
Fliggy announces its latest agentic AI travel assistant
News / Technology
Fliggy announces its latest agentic AI travel assistant
By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2026
The assistant is powered by Alibaba’s Qwen model and trained on Fliggy’s proprietary travel data and real-time transaction systems. Read More
TUI Group credits AI-driven cost savings for Q3 results
News / Finance
TUI Group credits AI-driven cost savings for Q3 results
By Linda Fox | August 12, 2026
TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel described AI as a game changer for customer service and yield management, as well as for distribution going forward.  Read More
Entravel Group secures $7.5M to expand white-label model in travel
News / Startups
Entravel Group secures $7.5M to expand white-label model in travel
By Linda Fox | August 12, 2026
The investment will go towards processing higher booking volumes and the launch of a stablecoin-enabled financial layer for settlement. Read More
AI transformation in travel: Javier Cabrerizo of HBX Group
Interview / Technology
AI transformation in travel: Javier Cabrerizo of HBX Group
By Morgan Hines | August 12, 2026
Javier Cabrerizo, chief strategy, transformation and AI officer for HBX Group, sat down with PhocusWire as part of our AI Transformation in Travel series. Read More
IHG working with Google agentic booking pilot, wider AI initiatives
News / Online
IHG working with Google agentic booking pilot, wider AI initiatives
By Linda Fox | August 11, 2026
IHG confirmed its participation in Google's agentic AI booking pilot during its H1 2026 earnings report. Read More
Zerolook secures $1.9M to address AI search volumes
News / Finance
Zerolook secures $1.9M to address AI search volumes
By Linda Fox | August 11, 2026
The Switzerland-based company uses machine learning to predict prices and flight itineraries to help reduce the volume of hits on airline systems. Read More
What the EU AI Act means for the travel industry
News / Technology
What the EU AI Act means for the travel industry
By Mark Frary | August 11, 2026
The EU AI Act requires clear labeling of AI-generated content and transparency when customers are interacting with AI systems. Read More
Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors
News / Technology
Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | August 10, 2026
Bilt worked with a board of travel advisors to develop the platform. Read More
AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom
News / Technology
AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom
By WiT | August 10, 2026
A new WiT report looks at how local giants, government superapps and sky-high AI enthusiasm are reshaping how Thais book their trips.  Read More
TourRadar's Travis Pittman on rebuilding the company using AI
Opinion / Technology
TourRadar's Travis Pittman on rebuilding the company using AI
By Travis Pittman - TourRadar | August 10, 2026
TourRadar CEO and co-founder Travis Pittman outlines his experience training AI, comparing the experience to training a junior employee. Read More
Earnings roundup: Uber, Amex GBT, Ixigo and more...
News / Finance
Earnings roundup: Uber, Amex GBT, Ixigo and more...
By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2026
In addition to PhocusWire's regular quarterly earnings coverage, we rounded up results from other big names in the global travel industry. Read More